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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.42, 1,980.79 and 806.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.42, 1,980.79 and 806.05 is: 1,112.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.42 : 1,980.79 = 806.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.42/1,980.79 = 806.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.42x = 1,980.79 × 806.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.42x = 1,596,615.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,615.78/1,435.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.30

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